Memorable Quotes from Hoyt Axton
5 quotesDesire for the Unavailable Gremlin
Randall Peltzer
I've got to have him! He's incredible. I'll give you $100 for it.
[after seeing the Mogwai]
Mr. Wing
No.
Randall Peltzer
Look, I've got to have it. It's a present for my son for Christmas. It's exactly what I've been looking for and I've been everywhere. I'll give you $200 for it. That's $200!
Mr. Wing
I'm sorry. Mogwai not for sale.
Randall Peltzer
I thought you said everything at your grandfather's store was for sale.
Chinese Boy
Grandfather!
Mr. Wing
With Mogwai comes much responsibility. I cannot sell him at any price.
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The Responsibility of Owning a Mogwai
Randall Peltzer
Honey, this is the gentleman who sold me the Mogwai.
Mr. Wing
Sold". An interesting choice of words. You have taught Mogwai to watch television?! I warned you - with Mogwai comes much responsibility. But you didn't listen! And you see what happens?
Randall Peltzer
Hey, look, I didn't mean it.
Mr. Wing
You deal with Mogwai just like your society deals with all of nature's gifts! You do not understand! You are not ready.
Mr. Wing
He has something to say to you.
Billy Peltzer
You mean you understand what he's saying?
Mr. Wing
To hear, one has only to listen.
Gizmo
Bye, Billy!
Mr. Wing
Perhaps one day, you will be ready. Until then, Mogwai will be waiting.
[to Billy, smiling]
Randall Peltzer
Sir, before you go, I want you to know I am truly sorry for all this. I want to offer you this. There's one. There's one other one but it's an invention of mine.
Mr. Wing
Ah, smokeless ashtray.
Randall Peltzer
How did you know?
Mr. Wing
Man at gas station try to sell me. Latest word in technology. Very generous of you. I'm sure it will come in handy.
Gizmo
Bye bye, bark bark woof woof.
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Bathroom Buddy Demonstration and Miscommunication
Randall Peltzer
Billy, you're familiar with the Bathroom Buddy? I have made an improvement. Now, let's say, you're about to walk into a big meeting. It's very important. You reach up and you forgot to shave. Now what do you do? Under normal circumstances, you are in trouble! But not if you have the Bathroom Buddy. Now watch Voila! What do you think?
[produces a shaver]
Billy Peltzer
That's pretty neat. What does this button do?
Randall Peltzer
No, don't touch it!
Billy Peltzer
Sorry dad.
Randall Peltzer
No, it's okay.
Billy Peltzer
No, I'm really sorry.
Randall Peltzer
It's not your fault. I was going to get to that. I'll fix it tomorrow.
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The Possibility of Hidden Gremlins
Randall Peltzer
Well, that's the story. So the next time your air-conditioner goes on the fritz, or your washing machine blows up, or your video recorder conks out, before you call the repairman, turn on all the lights. Check all the closets and cupboards. Look under all the beds. Cause you never can tell. There just might be a gremlin in your house.
[last lines; narrating]
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Unexpected Encounter with the Unknown
Randall Peltzer
What the hell is that?!
[seeing a dying Stripe]
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